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Visa 864 Contributory Parent Visa
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The 864 Visa, also called the Contributory Parent Visa, lets parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens live in Australia forever. This visa helps families come together and enjoy a new life in Australia. At GIEC Global Australia we help families apply for this visa and make the process easy.
Benefits of Visa 864
This visa allows you to:
Live in Australia permanently
Work and study in Australia
Access Australia’s public healthcare system, Medicare
Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
Your age must be 65 or below 65
Sponsor family members to join you in Australia
What is the 864 Visa?
The 864 Visa is for parents who want to move to Australia and live with their children. This visa is part of the Contributory Parent Visa program. To get this visa parents need to pay a special fee to help with their future heal thcare in Australia.
The 864 Visa lets parents live in Australia permanently. They can work, study, and use healthcare services just like other permanent residents.
parents must be sponsored by their child, who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Parents usually need to be 66 years old or older.
All applicants must pass health checks to make sure they are healthy and have no serious criminal history.
Parents must have more children living in Australia than in any other country.
The 864 Visa requires parents to pay a significant fee to the Australian government. This fee helps cover their healthcare costs after they arrive in Australia.
Basic Requirements for Visa 864
To apply for the 864 Visa, you need to meet these basic requirements:
Age Requirement: You must be 66 years old or older when you apply.
Sponsorship: You need to be sponsored by your child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Your child will be responsible for helping you in Aus tralia.
Balance of Family Test: You must have more children living in Australia than in any other country
Health and Character Requirements: You need to pass health checks and provide information about your character. This means you should not have serious criminal records.
Financial Contribution: You must pay a fee to the Australian government to help with your healthcare costs.
Documentation: You need to show documents that prove your relationship with your child, sponsorship details and health check results.
How to Apply for the 864 Visa
Here’s how to apply for the 864 Visa:
Check Eligibility
Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements, like age, sponsorship and the balance of family test.
Gather Required Documents
Collect important documents, such as proof of your relationship with your child, sponsorship details and health check results.
Submit Your Application
Once you have all your documents ready, submit your application online. Ensure all inform ation is correct to avoid delays.
Receive Your Visa
If your application is approved, you will get the 864 Visa, allowing you to live in Australia permanently.
Wait for Processing
After submitting your application you need to wait for the Department of Home Affairs to process it. This may take a few month.
Fees Structure
| Fee Type | Applicant | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| VisaEnvoy Professional Fee | All Applicants | $4,500 |
| Application Fee | Main Applicant | $4,765 |
| Dependant Application Fee | Spouse | $2,380 |
| 2nd Visa Application Charge (Payable at Decision) | Main Applicant | $43,600 |
| 2nd Visa Application Charge (Payable at Decision) | Spouse | $43,600 |
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